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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,035

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,365

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxMalibu
Trim2LTLTZLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,170 $31,920 $28,600
Base Invoice $26,762 $30,324 $27,027
3.6L V6 1,500 1,500 1,600
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Cargo mat 75    
Leather seating surfaces 1,000    
Sunroof 995 995  
3.6L V6 1,320 1,320 1,512
Engine-block heater 66 66 66
Cargo mat 66    
Leather seating surfaces 880    
Sunroof 876 876  
Options (change) 3,645 2,570 1,675
Options (change) 3,208 2,262 1,578
Destination 875 875 760
Total Price $32,690 $35,365 $31,035
Total Invoice $30,845 $33,461 $29,365

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $192
Model Year201520152012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxMalibu
Trim2LTLTZLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine301hp V6301hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/55-18225/50-18
Total Price$32,690$35,365$31,035
Adjustments for Features-1,365-3,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,325$31,925$31,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$600$0
Total Invoice$30,845$33,461$29,365
Adjustments for Features-1,288-3,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,557$30,206$29,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$649$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201520152012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxMalibu
Trim2LTLTZLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power liftgate $350 
Remote app$25$25 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,390$5,465$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,365$3,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,288-3,2550

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152012
ModelEquinoxMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.5 in112.3 in
Length187.8 in191.8 in
Width72.5 in70.3 in
Height66.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,922 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.1 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		31.5 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		63.7 ft315.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200		1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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